Fundraising Development Lead

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An organisation promoting sustainable living is seeking a Fundraising Development Lead. In this role, you'll secure funding to help households reduce their carbon footprint. You will have in-depth fundraising experience, capable of developing creative funding solutions. The position offers hybrid working options in Inverness or Edinburgh, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing charitable trust and grant income.
• Skilled at managing long-term relationships with funders and partners.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency or fuel poverty sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Secure funding for projects and services across Scotland.
• Develop and write compelling funding applications.
• Collaborate with senior managers and business development team.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship management

Creative funding solutions

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid - Inverness or Edinburgh

Salary: £40,908 - £44,415

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pension: 8% employer contribution

About the Organisation

This organisation is a leader in delivering sustainable home solutions and energy efficiency initiatives. They work across Scotland, helping households reduce energy use and improve sustainability, while supporting innovation through partnerships and consultancy services.

They pride themselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer, offering flexible and hybrid working, excellent professional development opportunities, and a wide range of staff benefits including generous holiday allowance, an 8% employer pension contribution, and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a meaningful role where your skills can make a real difference? A forward-thinking organisation dedicated to sustainable living and energy efficiency is seeking a Fundraising Development Lead to help more households reduce their carbon footprint.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will be central to securing funding for projects and services across Scotland. You\'ll identify, develop, and write compelling funding applications while collaborating closely with senior managers and the business development team to deliver the organisation's growth strategy.

About You

You will bring in-depth fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing charitable trust and grant income. You\'ll be skilled at managing long-term relationships with funders and partners. While knowledge of energy efficiency, retrofit, or fuel poverty sectors is advantageous, it\'s not essential.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy developing creative funding solutions, and want to contribute to meaningful climate and social impact, this is the role for you.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in transformative environmental and social projects
• Work in a flexible, hybrid, and supportive environment (Inverness or Edinburgh)
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth

Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key, supporting joint bids, initiatives, and wider opportunities. You\'ll also provide peer support to colleagues, working proactively with team managers to identify ideas and funding opportunities aligned with their priorities.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.